The SME Magazine (November/December 2014)
Cultivate the spirit of innovation
The ability to upset and disorganise the existing way of doing things will help SMEs survive the ongoing productivity drive in Singapore.
Rise of the machines
Mechanisation has allowed workers in the construction industry to complete their tasks efficiently
Making the leap
University graduates used to shy away from working for an SME but are now more aware of the benefits of being employed by one
Getting round the labour crunch
THE labour situation in Singapore forces local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to be "creative" - that is how Heatwave's managing director, Elizabeth Tan, puts it. And that also aptly sums u...
Employing out of the box
Two very different SMEs have managed to work around the labour crunch by tapping into less conventional resources.
The ground beneath her feet
Right from the start, Heatwave's second generation towkay knew that she had to venture beyond Singapore
Don't stand for it
Under the Protection from Harassment Act 2014, employees will get statutory protection from harassment in the workplace.
Play with your food
The founders of culinary school Food Playground draw their inspiration from stay-at-home-mums and active seniors who are passionate about cooking and sharing their local heritage recipes.
Working from home
Operating a business from home under the Home Office Scheme eliminates the financial outlay of setting up a business in a conventional office space.
